UK growth and productivity in an international perspective: Evidence from EU KLEMS

M. O'Mahony, C. Robinson

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Abstract

The productivity performance of the UK relative to its major competitors has been a concern for much of the postwar period. There is a general perception that, in recent years, its position has improved, however, most work stops short of the period in question. Newly constructed data from the EU KLEMS productivity and growth accounts database provides an insight into UK productivity performance and that of its major competitors. This paper provides an overview of recent UK performance relative to France, Germany and the US and finds that the UK has seen a rise in output and employment growth since 1995. Growth has been particularly strong in ICT producing sectors and market service sectors. With this in mind, there are perhaps some grounds for optimism for the future of productivity growth in the UK.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-86
Number of pages8
JournalNational Institute Economic Review
Volume200
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2007

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